Artwork
Saint Catherine
Saint Catherine is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Bartolomeo Veneto. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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Overview
Saint Catherine is a 1520 oil painting by Bartolomeo Veneto, an Italian artist active in Venice, the Veneto, and Lombardy from 1502 to 1531. The work is characteristic of the High Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr, identifiable by her regalia and attributes. She wears a red dress, green shawl, and a crown of white flowers and leaves, while holding a spiked wooden object (likely a Catherine wheel), symbolizing her martyrdom.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint on a dark background, the painting utilizes chiaroscuro to achieve depth and contrast. The style reflects Veneto's training under Gentile Bellini and subsequent influence from Leonardo da Vinci.
History & Provenance
Created in 1520, the painting is now part of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Bartolomeo Veneto (active 1502–31) was an Italian painter who worked in Venice, the Veneto (the mainland), and Lombardy.
